The word of God is alive and life-giving, and it continues to be proclaimed through the voices of the clergy of Saint Elisabeth Convent in Minsk. On this page you will find a collection of sermons, reflections, and spiritual talks delivered by our priests — words born from prayer, pastoral care, and the experience of living faith.
The sermons of Archpriest Andrey Lemeshonok, the Convent’s spiritual father, occupy a special place. With the simplicity of the Gospel and the depth of pastoral wisdom, Father Andrey addresses the most essential questions of human life: how to draw closer to God, how to forgive, how to endure trials, and how to find joy in Christ.
Other clergy of the Convent also share their thoughts and testimonies. Their homilies shed light on the meaning of the feasts of the Church, the lives of the saints, and the spiritual lessons hidden in the daily readings of Holy Scripture. Each sermon is not only an explanation of the Word, but also a call to action — an invitation to repentance, prayer, and renewal of the heart.
Listening to or reading these sermons, one can discover that the Gospel is not a distant story of the past, but a living reality that speaks directly to our time. Through them, the faithful are reminded that God is near, that His mercy is greater than any weakness, and that every person is called to holiness.
The page is regularly updated with new sermons, allowing visitors to return again and again for inspiration and guidance. For many, these words have become a source of strength during trials, a support in doubts, and a reminder of the inexhaustible love of Christ.
We invite you to explore this collection of sermons, to listen with an open heart, and to allow the Word of God, spoken through His servants, to bring light, peace, and consolation into your life.
The lives of the Optina Elders offer us an example of sacrificial love. They lived not for themselves, but for others, bearing the burdens of their spiritual children and giving of themselves entirely in love.
In the years of dark and gloom, She came into the world to open a new chapter in human history. And She was asked to overstep the limits of human possibilities, the laws of nature and the flesh for the sake of humanity.
Today, we celebrate the memory of the right-believing saints Peter and Fevronia. They plead for God's mercy for those who bear the burdens of their spouse all their lives, in keeping with the teaching of our Lord. (Galatians 6: 2).
